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CWS Roofing: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
If your CWS roofing has failed, we stock and install CWS-compatible roofing materials throughout Fort Lauderdale, with most repairs or replacements running $400 – $1,800 for a typical roof repair and $8,000 – $20,000 for a full replacement in this market. Most homeowners discover a failing roof the same way every time: a water stain spreads across the ceiling after a hard South Florida downpour, a shingle turns up in the yard after a tropical storm blows through, or a neighbor mentions they saw daylight from your attic. We can usually diagnose it the same day, and our Fort Lauderdale customers appreciate that we tell them honestly whether the fix is a patch or a full replacement before they spend a dime.
Before you scroll further, know this: Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale is an independent service provider. We’re not affiliated with CWS, but we work on their roofing systems regularly and know which parts fail first in this climate.
Which CWS Models This Applies To
CWS roofing systems in Fort Lauderdale typically fall into a few common configurations: architectural shingle systems, barrel tile profiles, and standing-seam metal panels. The compatibility question usually comes down to one thing: whether your original CWS system used standard-profile materials or their high-wind-rated series, which is common across Broward County because of building code requirements for hurricane zones. If your home sits east of Federal Highway, there’s a good chance high-wind clips and fastening patterns are part of the original installation, and matching those matters more than matching the shingle color.
Here’s the gotcha most owners hit: the packaging label on your original CWS materials may not list the current compatible series. Manufacturers change series names over the years, and a shingle sold as a CWS “Heritage” line fifteen years ago may now cross-reference to a different profile. That’s why we measure the exposure, check the nail line spacing, and match the profile rather than relying on the old box. For the OEM-vs-aftermarket decision: CWS architectural shingles have solid aftermarket equivalents from brands like GAF and Owens Corning that perform well in Florida’s UV and humidity. For their tile systems, we recommend staying close to the original material, because aftermarket barrel tiles with different dimensions create lippage, which leads to cracked tiles and leaks that open up six months later. We stock common CWS-compatible shingle profiles and flashing components on the truck; specialty tile profiles come from local supply houses we’ve used for years.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your CWS Roofing Is Failing
- Granule loss in the gutters. A handful of granules washing down a Fort Lauderdale downspout after a rain is normal aging, but finding a consistent line of granules every week means the shingle’s UV-protection layer is gone and the mat below is starting to bake.
- Curling or lifted shingle edges. South Florida’s heat-and-humidity cycle causes asphalt to expand and contract, and once the adhesive strip gives up, shingle corners lift. On CWS high-wind systems, the clips usually hold, but the exposed edge still becomes a tear point in the next storm.
- Water stains on the ceiling after a normal rain. Not a hurricane. A regular afternoon thunderstorm. That usually means flashing has separated around a pipe boot or valley, and water is wicking sideways into the decking.
- Tile that sounds hollow when tapped. On CWS barrel tile roofs in Fort Lauderdale, hollow-sounding tiles often mean the underlayment beneath has rotted, not the tile itself. The tile is decorative; the waterproofing lives underneath.
- Rust streaking around nails or flashing. Coastal salt air eats through standard flashing in a decade or less if it wasn’t properly coated or if dissimilar metals were used together. This is one of the most common preventable failures we see in Fort Lauderdale.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
For residents of Fort Lauderdale, a roof repair on a CWS system runs $400 – $1,800 depending on what actually failed and how much of the surrounding area needs to be pulled back to do the fix right. A full CWS roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs $8,000 – $20,000, with the spread driven by square footage, pitch (two-story roofs cost more to work on), whether your home has a tile or shingle system, and how much decking or underlayment needs repair once we get the old material off. If you need a metal roof installation as an upgrade, that runs $15,000 – $40,000.
Every quote we give in Fort Lauderdale is a written line-item price before anything is ordered. You’ll see the materials, the labor, the dump fee, and the permit cost on the page. The number you sign is the number you pay, and the work carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a repair fails inside the guarantee period, it’s fixed at no charge, with no re-inspection fee and no service-call charge. Trevor Nash grew up in Los Angeles and learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before running crews across South Florida, so he’s spent enough time on Fort Lauderdale roofs to know exactly what Florida’s sun, salt, and storm season do to a wearing system.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s the honest split. You can safely check the visible signs from ground level: curling shingle edges, missing granules in the gutter, a tile that’s slid out of place, rust around flashings. You can take photos and mark where you saw the symptom. What you shouldn’t do is get on a Fort Lauderdale roof after a storm, especially a tile roof, especially if it’s a two-story home. Tiles crack under your weight, wet shingle surfaces are slick, and the heat makes every surface harder to grip. If you see water inside the house, the failure is already past cosmetic, and walking around up there without knowing where the decking has softened is a real risk. The same goes for lifting tiles or shingles to “peek” at the underlayment: pulling apart a roof system without the right flashing tools creates a new leak where there wasn’t one before.
If you’re seeing water inside, hearing hollow tiles, or finding more granules than you’re comfortable with, call us at (754) 551-2922. We’ll inspect it, give you a written price, and you can decide what to do from there. No pressure, no high-stakes sales pitch.
FAQs
In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and UV, a CWS architectural shingle system typically lasts 15 – 20 years, while tile systems can go 30 – 50 years if the underlayment is replaced on schedule. The underlayment fails faster than the tile every time. If your roof is past the 15-year mark and shedding granules, call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll give you a straight answer on what’s left in it.
Yes, if the failure is localized, like a single valley flashing leak or a few cracked tiles. A repair runs $400 – $1,800 in Fort Lauderdale. If the underlayment under a tile system is rotted across a broad area or the shingles are granule-bare across multiple slopes, a repair becomes throwing money at a roof that’s already done. We’ll tell you which one you have.
Most roof repairs take one day from start to finish. A full replacement on a typical Fort Lauderdale home takes 2 – 5 working days depending on the roof’s size and what we find under the old material. You’ll get a defined arrival window and a written schedule before any materials are ordered.
We keep common CWS-compatible shingle profiles, flashing, boots, and sealants on the truck, so the most frequent repairs are often done in a single visit. Specialty tile profiles and high-wind clip systems are ordered from local supply houses same-week. Call (754) 551-2922 to ask about your specific roof.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
